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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 17 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom must the main character transact the business to which he refers in the first letter?
(a) With his fiance.
(b) With his landlord.
(c) With his aunt.
(d) With his neighbor.

2. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Longing.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Fulfillment.

3. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As sensible.
(b) As cowards.
(c) As snobbish.
(d) As wise.

4. What is the main character's name?
(a) Albert.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Werther.
(d) Lotte.

5. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?
(a) He believes he is being cheated.
(b) He opines that the situation will turn out well.
(c) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(d) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What presence does Werther sense all around him?

2. According to Werther in his letter of May 26, how is great art made?

3. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?

4. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?

5. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

(see the answer key)

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